Test 4 Czech, Hungary, Russia Flashcards
Capital of Turkey
Ankara (ANK/Airport code: ESB)
National carrier of Turkey
Turkish Airlines (TK)
Low cost carrier of Turkey
Pegasus (PC)
What are the 2 airports in Istanbul?
- Atatürk (IST) (Europe side)
- Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (Asia side)
How much is the E-visa to Turkey?
USD60 for 90 days
What is the currency of Turkey?
Turkish Lira
The ocean north of Turkey is _______;
the ocean west of Turkey is ________;
the ocean south of Turkey is ________;
Black Sea; Aegean Sea; Mediterranean Sea
Istanbul is on Europe/Asia side;
Ankara is on Europe/Asia side
Europe; Asia
What separates the Europe side of Turkey from its Asian side?
Straits of Bosporus
Bordering country of Turkey to the left (Europe) are _______; Bordering countries to the right (Asian side) are __________
Greece and Bulgaria; Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria
Religion of Turkey
Islam
What are the 3 significant periods of Turkey?
- Byzantine Empire (330AD-1453)
- Ottoman Empire (1453-1819/20)
- Republic of Turkey (1923)
Emperor Constantine claimed Constantinople as __________
“New Rome” (Christianity)
Byzantine Empire is the continuation of ________
Roman Empire
In 1453, Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottoman Empire which was ruled by ___________
Sultan Mehmet II
Who founded the Republic of Turkey?
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (also first President from 1923 to 1938)
A popular cruise through Istabul is from _________ to ____________
Black Sea to Sea of Marmara (N to S)
_______ offers bus services from Athens to Istanbul
Crazy Holidays
What is the national sport of Turkey?
Oil Wrestling
What is the name of the instrument that Turkish use to smoke tobacco?

Hookah
What is the most common spice of Turkish dishes?
Cumin
What are some of the popular souvenirs in Turkey?
Lanterns and spices; woven textiles; ceramics and dishware

Blue Mosque, Istanbul


Hagia Sopia, a Greek Orthodox Basilica in Istanbul, now a museum

Topkapi Palace, Istanbul (now a museum, it was the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century)

Gallipoli (European side)

Anzac Day: commemorates the loss of soldiers in 1915 (Australians landing in Gallipoli)

Troy

Ephesus (Roman city mentioned in the Bible)

Kusadasi, a resort town in west coast of Turkey

Cappadocia, (south Turkey): natural and manmade tunnel, caves and underground homes

Pammukale, hot springs located on white calcium terraces (south Turkey)
What are the bordering countries of Czech? (left to right)
Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia
Capital of Czech
Prague (PRG)
National carrier of Czech
Czech Airlines (OK)
Currency of Czech
Czech Koruna

Prague Castle and Charles Bridge
What are the 2 medieval towns in Czech?
Cesky Krumlov, Tabor
“Tabor” means _____ in Czech
Camp or encampment
What are some popular souvenirs from Czech?
Puppets (Marionette), Bohemian crystal
What is an unique entertainment in Prague?
Black Light Theatre
What is the name of the longest river in Czech, which connects the old Town and New Town?
Vltava River

Astronomical Clock, Prague
Which 2 beers are produced in Czech?
Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar
Czech has many ____ towns
spa
Bordering countries of Hungary (bottom left to right)
Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia
Capital of Hungary
Budapest (BUD)
National Carrier of Hungary
Malev Airlines (MA)
Currency of Hungary
Hungarian Forint
Which countries does a Danube river cruise go through?
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria

Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Budapest Parliament in Budapest, on River Danube

Buda Castle Palace, Budapest (now museums)

Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest (good lookout over Danube)
What architecture style is the Buda Castle Palace?
Baroque
How do you call using a Hungarian bath?
Taking the waters

Szechenyi Baths in Budapest
What is the famous lake for sailing in Hungary?
Lake Balaton
What is the most important spice in Hungarian dishes?
Paprika

Hungarian Goulash: a stew with meat and vegetables with Paprika
What does “egészségedre” in Hungarian mean?
Cheers
What are some popular souvenirs in Hungary?
Hungarian folk dolls, embroidery. painted eggs, procelain, secret boxes, Rubik’s cube
What are some of the popular Hungarian alcohols?
Palinka, Tokaji, Unicum
Bordering countries of Russia
Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, Finland
What cut Russia into Europe and Asia side?
Ural Mountains
What are the bordering waters of Russia? (left to right)
Black Sea, Baltic Sea, Barents Sea, Kara Sea, Artic Ocean, Caspian Sea
What does CIS stand for?
Commonwealth of Independent States
How many time zones are there in Russia?
11
Capital of Russia
Moscow (MOW)
Which river passes through Moscow?
Moskva River
Currency of Russia
Russian Ruble
National carrier of Russia
Aeroflot (SU)
What is the name of the railway in Russia?
Trans-Siberian Railway

St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

State History Museum, Red Square, Moscow

Lenin’s tomb, Red Square, Moscow

GUM, Red Square, Moscow

Kremlin (the wall & government buildings), Moscow
What is the name of the Russian ballet?

Bolshoi Ballet / Theatre, Moscow
What is the name of the circus in Moscow?
Moscow State Circus

Moscow Metro

Hermitage, St Petersburg

Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg was called _________ from 1914 to 1924, then ________ in 1924, then St Petersburg in 1991
Petrograd, Leningrad
What is the name of the famous theare in St Petersburg?
Mariinsky Theatre
What is the name of the official army choir of Russia?
Alexandrov Ensemble (Red Army Choir)
Where and when does “White Night” take place?
St. Petersburg (Summer)
When is the Victory Day in Moscow?
My birthday!

Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg
Who is this?

Catherine the Great

Matroiska Dolls (Russian Nesting dolls)
What are some of the popular Russian souvenirs?
Nesting dolls, soviet propaganda, Russian hats (Ushanka)

Faberge egg (jeweled egg)
Piroshki (fried bread)

Borscht (Beet beef soup), Russian

Beef Stroganoff

Beluga caviar